Privacy Policy

Namekin is operated by Atkins & Partners Limited. We built Namekin with a privacy-first philosophy: your data stays on your device, and we do not sell, share, or collect personal information.

What data we collect

We collect nothing. Namekin does not require an account, email address, phone number, or any personal information to use.

• Your name preferences, swipes, and lists are stored locally on your device only
• No analytics, tracking pixels, or fingerprinting
• No data is sent to our servers unless you explicitly use the Partner Sync feature

Partner Sync

If you choose to connect with a partner, the following occurs:

• An anonymous, randomly generated device identifier is created (not linked to your identity)
• Your swipe data is encrypted end-to-end using industry-standard encryption (X25519 key exchange with XSalsa20-Poly1305) before leaving your device
• Encrypted data is relayed through our servers (hosted on Supabase, EU region) but we cannot read it – only you and your partner hold the decryption keys
• You can unlink from your partner at any time, which permanently deletes all shared data from our servers

Advertising

Namekin displays non-personalised advertisements via Google AdMob. These ads are not targeted based on your activity, interests, or personal data. Google may collect limited technical data (such as IP address and device type) for ad serving and fraud prevention in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

You may remove all ads with a one-time Premium purchase or by watching a rewarded video for temporary ad-free access.

In-app purchases

Purchases are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store) using their respective payment systems. We do not receive or store your payment details. Purchase records are managed by RevenueCat for receipt validation only – no personal data is stored.

Data stored on your device

All app data is stored locally using SQLite on your device. This includes:

• Name swipe history (likes, loves, passes)
• Your filter preferences (gender, regions, surname)
• Theme and display settings
• Partner sync state (if connected)

This data is never transmitted unless you use Partner Sync. You can delete all local data at any time from Settings > Reset all data.

Children's privacy

Namekin is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. As we collect no personal data from any user, there is no children's data to protect – but if you believe a child is using the app inappropriately, please contact us.

Third-party services

Your rights

Under UK GDPR and equivalent regulations, you have the right to:

• Access your data – all your data is on your device, visible in the app
• Delete your data – use Settings > Reset all data, or simply delete the app
• Port your data – your data exists only on your device
• Object to processing – we do not process personal data

Since we do not collect personal data, most data subject requests are fulfilled by the app itself. If you have questions, contact us at the address below.

Data retention

• Local data: Retained on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Partner Sync data: Encrypted messages are automatically deleted after 30 days. All shared data is permanently deleted when either partner unlinks
• We retain no personal data on our servers

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@apalim.com
• Company: Atkins & Partners Limited
• Address: Sparkhouse, Rope Walk, Lincoln, LN6 7DQ (UK)